Description
The Sire V7 Vintage Alder-4 New Gen in Tidepool is a modern take on the classic 70s Jazz-style bass, created in collaboration with Marcus Miller. With its North American alder body, vintage-voiced pickups and powerful active/passive electronics, it delivers that unmistakable punchy, articulate tone while offering superb comfort and control for today’s players.
At the heart of the V7 Vintage New Gen is a set of Marcus Vintage-J Revolution pickups and the Marcus Heritage-3 preamp, voiced to capture the warmth, growl and clarity associated with the golden era of funk, soul and fusion. The New Gen update refines the neck profile, control layout and overall feel, making this one of the most playable and versatile basses in its class. Finished in a striking Tidepool colour with classic black block inlays and pickguard, it looks every bit as vintage as it sounds.
The hard maple neck features Sire’s Edgeless rolled fretboard edges, giving a smooth, broken-in feel that makes long sessions and fast runs far less fatiguing. Combined with a traditional 7.25 inch radius and C-shaped profile, it will feel instantly familiar to players who love vintage instruments, but with a level of refinement that stands out on modern stages and in the studio.
Whether you are chasing Marcus-style slap tones, tight fingerstyle lines or warm, rounded grooves, the V7 Vintage Alder-4 New Gen gives you the tools to dial in your sound quickly. From subtle passive warmth to detailed, sculpted active tones, it is a workhorse bass designed to inspire confidence in any musical setting.
Vintage-Inspired Tone with Modern Refinement
The V7 Vintage New Gen is voiced to recreate the classic 70s Jazz bass sound, with a rich low end, articulate mids and a clear, singing top. The alder body and maple neck combination provides a balanced acoustic foundation, while the updated construction and electronics ensure consistency, reliability and tonal flexibility for contemporary players.
Edgeless Neck for Exceptional Comfort
Sire’s Edgeless rolled fretboard edges make the neck feel smooth and broken-in straight out of the box. The C-shaped hard maple neck and 7.25 inch radius fingerboard offer a familiar vintage feel, while the rolled edges reduce hand fatigue and make position shifts and complex lines feel noticeably easier.
Powerful Active/Passive Electronics
Equipped with the Marcus Heritage-3 preamp and a mini toggle for active/passive switching, the V7 Vintage New Gen can move from traditional passive tones to detailed, studio-ready sounds at the flick of a switch. The flexible control layout, including a dual concentric volume/tone and mid frequency control, lets you fine-tune your sound for any genre or playing situation.
Classic Looks, Stage-Ready Hardware
With its New Marcus Miller Jazz Type body shape, Tidepool finish, black block inlays and 3-ply black pickguard, the V7 Vintage Alder-4 New Gen has a timeless aesthetic that fits any stage. Premium open-gear tuners and the Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge provide stable tuning and solid intonation, so you can focus on your performance.
Key Features
Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Pickups – Specially voiced single coils deliver a warm, plush and expressive tone reminiscent of classic 70s Jazz basses, with enough clarity and punch to cut through modern mixes.
Marcus Heritage-3 Active/Passive Preamp – The onboard preamp with mini active/passive toggle, dual concentric volume/tone and mid frequency control gives you a huge tonal range, from traditional passive warmth to precise, sculpted active sounds.
Edgeless Hard Maple Neck – The hard maple neck and fingerboard with Edgeless rolled fretboard edges and a comfortable C-shape profile provide a smooth, broken-in feel that enhances playability and reduces hand fatigue.
North American Alder Body – The New Marcus Miller Jazz Type body made from North American alder offers a balanced, resonant tonal platform with strong lows, clear mids and a sweet top end, ideal for a wide range…
